Wamego Police Department

10/23/2026

OFFICIAL RELEASE: Wamego Police Department

The family of the individual injured in the vehicle-pedestrian accident on Thursday, October 22, 2026, has provided an update regarding their condition.

The individual is currently in stable condition and recovering. The family is grateful for the outpouring of support from the community and kindly asks that their privacy be respected during this time.

Deputy Chief Justin Young

10/22/2026

OFFICIAL RELEASE: Wamego Police Department

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at approximately 7:15 AM, Pottawatomie County Dispatch received a report of a vehicle-pedestrian accident.

Officers from the Wamego Police Department and Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, along with EMS personnel, responded to the scene. The pedestrian was transported from the scene.

The incident remains under investigation by the Wamego Police Department. No additional information is available for release at this time.

Deputy Chief Justin Young

10/10/2026

Happy to serve .

10/07/2026

💙 Introducing Project: SafeHaven

The Wamego Police Department is proud to introduce Project: SafeHaven, a voluntary program designed to help our officers better assist community members with autism, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive conditions.

Families and caregivers can voluntarily provide information that may help first responders better understand an individual’s needs, communicate effectively, and respond appropriately during an emergency or other interaction.

Our goal is simple: safer, more informed interactions for everyone involved.

📝 Interested in enrolling?
The Project: SafeHaven fillable form is now available at the Police Department or on our website: https://www.wamego.org/police

Completed forms can be returned to the Wamego Police Department at 408 Elm St. or emailed to [email protected]. Please remember to include a recent photo of the participant.

Enrollment is simple and voluntary.
📞 Questions? Give us a call at 785-456-9553.

10/07/2026

We’re ready to see you all at the Columbian Theatre!

☕️ Join us for Coffee with a Cop from 8AM-10AM. Free Paramour Coffee, Donut Palace, and great conversation!

10/06/2026

OFFICIAL RELEASE: Wamego Police Department

On Monday, October 5, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM, the Wamego Police Department, in coordination with Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, served an arrest warrant at 703 Adam Drive, Wamego, Kansas, for Eric Walsh.

After Officer’s notified Eric that he had a warrant, he barricaded himself in the garage behind the main residence. Wamego Officers applied for a search warrant and were granted a search warrant through Pottawatomie County District court and made entry into the garage, along with Deputies from the Sheriff’s office. The suspect resisted the officers’ attempts to take him into custody, battering three officers in the process and was eventually detained after being pepper sprayed and tased. EMS was called to check on the suspect, and he was transported to Pottawatomie County Jail in Westmoreland. The officers received minor injuries from the altercation.

The suspect, Eric Walsh, was charged with three counts of battery of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, interference with law enforcement officers, and three counts of Probation Violation. He is currently confined in jail with no bond until court for the warrants. Bond is pending on the additional charges.

Throughout the event, the safety of the public, nearby residents, and all personnel involved remained the top priority. We appreciate the patience of the neighborhood and apologize for the disturbance.

Chief Dale Burton

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10/05/2026

Join us for coffee!

This Wednesday, October 7th, is National Coffee with a Cop Day, and we’d love to spend the morning with you!

Stop by the Columbian Theatre anytime from 8:00–10:00 AM for a cup of coffee and some conversation with officers from the Wamego Police Department. No agenda — just a chance to visit, ask questions, and get to know one another.

📍 Columbian Theatre
⏰ 8:00–10:00 AM

We hope to see you Wednesday morning! ☕🚓

10/01/2026

🚓 It’s Match Day in Wamego!

Chief Burton is at the Iron Clad today helping spread the word about efforts to raise funds for a new Law Enforcement Center for our community!

Stop by Wamego Match Day at the Iron Clad today, October 1, from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM to learn more about this project and the many other local organizations and causes participating this year.

Match Day is a great opportunity to learn more about the projects happening right here in Wamego and support the causes that matter to you!

09/17/2026

☕🚓 National Coffee with a Cop Day is coming up!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 7th, and join us at the Columbian Theatre as the Wamego Police Department celebrates National Coffee with a Cop Day!

Coffee with a Cop is all about bringing officers and community members together in a relaxed setting — an opportunity to sit down, ask questions, share conversation, and get to know one another over a cup of coffee.

📅 Wednesday, October 7th
⏰ 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
📍 Columbian Theatre | 521 Lincoln Ave.

Whether you stay for a few minutes or pull up a chair and visit for a while, we'd love to see you there!